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How Can I Stop my Recent Acne Breakout? I Want To Prevent Scarring. (photo)

I had acne when I was 15 and it left some scaring on the side of my face, but never had I gotten acne on my cheeks. I went to sleep one night and the next morning acne was everywhere on my cheeks. I have eczema and very sensitive skin. I don't know what to do and am really scared of getting scars.

2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Daisy Portillo in Sterling, VA
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Acne and acne scar treatments

Acne is a disease of the hair follicle, caused by a combination of both internal and external factors. Abnormal build-up of skin cells causes a plug at the opening of the hair follicle, creating a clogged pore, the first step in acne lesion formation. The clogged pore accumulates keratin, oil (sebum) and bacteria until it ruptures, releasing this mixture into the skin and causing inflammation. This inflammation can lead to painful cyst/abscess formation and scarring. Acne... more
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Acne Control With Laser

Make sure you always go to bed after clearing all makeup and dirt from your skin. However, acne is not always caused by these factors alone. For most people, it results from hormonal fluctuations as well as genetics. It is now possible to control acne breakouts with the Spectra laser. Although it is relatively new, it is still something to consider because the results are more predictable and consistent. It also offers a higher level of safety compared to topical and oral medications... more

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